BTCC 2008 Off-season: News & Rumours - Page 5

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 00:14 (Ref:2048531)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cos

With....?

I'm guessing Halfords. It's clearly not a works drive, as the sponsor wouldn't be that important to the ride, and GR Asia wouldn't really need to test him, and can't see him leaving them for anyone else, they're certainly 3rd best of the indie outfits.

crmalcolm · 23 Oct 2007, 00:47 (Ref:2048550)

Would be good to see him in a Halfords Civic. I feel he's got a good future ahead of him, and paired with Flash, could prove to be a very quick team.

crmalcolm · 23 Oct 2007, 02:52 (Ref:2048600)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Also, Tom Chilton to enter in an new-build S2000 car, this from a reliable source at btcc.net and motorsportforums.co.uk

Entries confirmed so far:

Fabrizio Giovanardi Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
Matt Neal Triple Eight Vauxhall Vectra
Jason Plato Northern South SEAT Leon
TBA Northern South SEAT Leon
Gordon Shedden Team Dynamics Honda Civic
TBA Team Dynamics Honda Civic
Michael Doyle Robertshaw Racing Honda Civic Type-R
Mike Jordan Team Eurotech Honda Integra DC05
Andy Jordan Team Eurotech Honda Integra DC05
Erkut Kizilirmak Arkas Racing Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

With a large number of other entries very likely..

While no car is officially entered yet, I've added a few links to other teams/drivers who claim to be racing next season.

Whether they'll all compete remains to be seen, fingers crossed.

http://www.btcracing.co.uk/team.html BTC Racing
http://www.motorbaseperformance.co.u...-carsales.html & http://www.motorbaseperformance.co.u...base-news.html Motorbase with new cars
http://team-cvr.co.uk/ Clyde Valley Racing

with Dan Eaves and Colin Neill in Chevrolet Lacettis
http://www.paulluti.com/page2.php Dreadnought with Paul Liuti in an MG ZS
http://www.fionaleggate.co.uk/cgi-bi...hruxton_2_2007 Fiona Leggate looking for funds.
http://www.tomonslowcole.com/news.htm Tom OC, possibly with Team RAC
http://www.teamrac.com/news/article....94221133211982 Team RAC entering next season.

Koulle · 23 Oct 2007, 15:07 (Ref:2049258)

Quote:

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

http://team-cvr.co.uk/ Clyde Valley Racing

with Dan Eaves and Colin Neill in Chevrolet Lacettis

It would be nice to see this team in BTCC next year but what are the odds of that happening? Isn't this the same team that tried to enter a couple of Lacettis this year?

**Craig** · 23 Oct 2007, 15:43 (Ref:2049288)

Don't forget Team B&Q Varta Stockport County Kwikfit Reading Staines Racing entering four Peugeot 307s...

PDS · 23 Oct 2007, 16:13 (Ref:2049312)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

Don't forget Team B&Q Varta Stockport County Kwikfit Reading Staines Racing entering four Peugeot 307s...

Are they running Petrol or Diesel Craig?

**Craig** · 23 Oct 2007, 16:30 (Ref:2049335)

They are planning on running an alternative fuel but I cannot give details as the company concerned does not want the publicity at this stage. The FIA are very interested in this project as they are considering incorporating it into the regs for the WTCC in 2009.

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 16:43 (Ref:2049352)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

They are planning on running an alternative fuel but I cannot give details as the company concerned does not want the publicity at this stage. The FIA are very interested in this project as they are considering incorporating it into the regs for the WTCC in 2009.

Peugeot 307's? Are you sure they're not running the Toyota Prius?

Aunt Sally · 23 Oct 2007, 16:48 (Ref:2049356)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Also, Tom Chilton to enter in an new-build S2000 car, this from a reliable source at btcc.net and motorsportforums.co.uk

And here at TcT http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=1533

Entries confirmed so far:

Triple Eight-Vauxhall Vectra-Fabrizio Giovanardi
Triple Eight-Vauxhall Vectra-Matt Neal
Northern South-SEAT Leon-Jason Plato
Northern South-SEAT Leon-TBA
Team Dynamics-Honda Civic-Gordon Shedden
Team Dynamics-Honda Civic-TBA
Robertshaw Racing-Honda Civic Type-R-Michael Doyle
Robertshaw Racing-Honda Integra DC05-Alan Taylor
Team Eurotech-Honda Integra DC05-Mike Jordan
Team Eurotech-Honda Integra DC05-Andy Jordan
Arkas Racing-Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch-Erkut Kizilirmak
Team RAC-BMW 320Si-Colin Turkington

Awaiting official confirmation from Teams...
GR Asia.
A-Tech.
Motorbase Performance.
BTC Racing.
Kartworld.
Arena.
Xero.
Second car at Arkas.
Plus another manufacturer!

Awaiting official confirmation from drivers...
Tom Onslow-Cole.
Rick Kerry.
Rob Collard.
Adam Jones.
Chris Stockton.
Nick Leason.
Mat Allison.
Tom Chilton.
Jason Hughes.
Fiona Leggate.

redshoes · 23 Oct 2007, 16:48 (Ref:2049357)

Hot air doesn't count as an alternative fuel.

CVR have been mentioned here several times. They came close to entering this year - all they were missing was some cars, some drivers and some money!

Aunt Sally · 23 Oct 2007, 16:48 (Ref:2049358)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

They are planning on running an alternative fuel but I cannot give details as the company concerned does not want the publicity at this stage. The FIA are very interested in this project as they are considering incorporating it into the regs for the WTCC in 2009.

Bio-Electric!?

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 17:11 (Ref:2049377)

Was about to post this ... then everyone threw summaries in...

Here's how silly season looks - added a much needed likeliness scale

Count	Driver	Team	Car
1	Colin Turkington	WSR	BMW 320si
2	Gordon Shedden	Team Halfords	Honda Civic Type-S
3	TBA	Team Halfords	Honda Civic Type-S
4	Mike Jordan	Team Eurotech	Honda Integra Type-R
5	Andrew Jordan	Team Eurotech	Honda Integra Type-R
6	Fabrizio Giovanardi	VX Racing	Vauxhall Vectra
7	Matt Neal	VX Racing	Vauxhall Vectra
8	Mat Jackson	Jackson Motorsport	BMW 320si
9	Tom Onslow-Cole	WSR	BMW 320si
10	Jason Plato	SEAT Sport UK	SEAT Leon
11	TBA	SEAT Sport UK	SEAT Leon
12	Erkut Kizilirmak	Arkas Racing	Vauxhall Astra SH
13	TBA	Arkas Racing	Vauxhall Astra SH
14	TBA	Geoff Steel Racing	BMW ?
15	Rick Kerry	Team AFM	BMW 120d
16	TBA	Team AFM	BMW 120d
17	Martyn Bell	Geoff Steel Racing	BMW 320si
18	Tom Chilton	Arena Motorsport	Ford ?
19	TBA	Arena Motorsport	Ford ?
20	Michael Doyle	Robertshaw Racing	Honda Civic Type-R
21	Alan Taylor	Robertshaw Racing	Honda Integra Type-R
22	Chris Stockton	BTC Racing	Lexus IS200
23	Rob Collard	GR Asia	SEAT Leon
24	TBA	Motorbase Performance	TBC
25	TBA	Motorbase Performance	TBC
26	Eoin Murray	Quest Racing	Alfa Romeo 156
27	Dave Pinkney	A-Tech	Alfa Romeo TBC
28	TBA	Team CVR	Chevrolet Lacetti
29	Colin Neill	Team CVR	Chevrolet Lacetti
30	Paul Luti	Dreadnought	MG-ZS
31	Fiona Leggate	TBC	TBC
32	TBA	Xero Competition	TBC
33	Jason Hughes	Kartworld Racing	TBC

Key	Meaning
	Will be there!
	Almost certain
	Very good intentions, likely on grid
	Not completely made up, but...
	Someone probably made this up!

redshoes · 23 Oct 2007, 17:18 (Ref:2049382)

A-Tech don't want to run Alfa 156s again. Pinkney has said they are looking at other Alfa models, i.e a 147.

Let's not start the CVR myth again. It will not happen. You will not see any Chevys in BTCC from them or anyone else.

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 17:20 (Ref:2049386)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

A-Tech don't want to run Alfa 156s again. Pinkney has said they are looking at other Alfa models, i.e a 147.

Let's not start the CVR myth again. It will not happen. You will not see any Chevys in BTCC from them or anyone else.

Already listed as an Alfa TBC.

As for CVR, that's why I thought a key was a good idea - unless you want me to downgrade them to TTR and Craig's head level?

redshoes · 23 Oct 2007, 17:28 (Ref:2049392)

Sorry, I was reading the line above (Eoin Murray)

Aunt Sally · 23 Oct 2007, 17:30 (Ref:2049395)

Rick Kerry should be there with 4 stars.
His team mate should be two stars.

Should not Your two stars 'evidence' be higher than your three stars 'good intentions'?

Aunt Sally · 23 Oct 2007, 17:37 (Ref:2049408)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

A-Tech don't want to run Alfa 156s again. Pinkney has said they are looking at other Alfa models, i.e a 147.

A-Tech are looking at the 159.
After David Pinkney raced the 147 in 2001, I wouldn't think he would want to go back to that model again!

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 17:39 (Ref:2049409)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aunt Sally

Rick Kerry should be there with 4 stars.
His team mate should be two stars.

Should not Your two stars 'evidence' be higher than your three stars 'good intentions'?

I think my two stars needs rewording - needs to sound more flimsy

**FIRE** · 23 Oct 2007, 17:44 (Ref:2049414)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

A-Tech don't want to run Alfa 156s again. Pinkney has said they are looking at other Alfa models, i.e a 147.

Why Alfa? Has he close links with a Alfa dealership?

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 17:49 (Ref:2049419)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

Why Alfa? Has he close links with a Alfa dealership?

Nah, he's just got a matching race suit

**Craig** · 23 Oct 2007, 17:53 (Ref:2049424)

And then Gareth Howell is planning another attempt to get out in his Ford Sierra. Not *that* Gareth Howell.

snowen250 · 23 Oct 2007, 18:08 (Ref:2049432)

What about Martyn Bell?
Last i heard he was selling his 320i and getting a new shape 320si for 2008. Sounded pretty positive. Quick question, is the Doyle entered Robertshaw racing Civic an old, or new shape car?
Also....any piccies of any of these new teams yet? Might be a bit early but still......
Simon

Aunt Sally · 23 Oct 2007, 18:30 (Ref:2049455)

What about

Key	Meaning
	Confirmed.
	Evidence of taking part.
	Stated interest.
	Strong rumour.
	Hard to believe.

Confirmed = http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=1527
Evidence of taking part = http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=1542
Stated interest = http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=1553
Strong Rumour = http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=1533
Hard to believe = Jaguar to join the BTCC in 2008!

Hazard · 23 Oct 2007, 18:42 (Ref:2049469)

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowen250

What about Martyn Bell?
Last i heard he was selling his 320i and getting a new shape 320si for 2008. Sounded pretty positive. Quick question, is the Doyle entered Robertshaw racing Civic an old, or new shape car?
Also....any piccies of any of these new teams yet? Might be a bit early but still......
Simon

Old.

BTCC.net reports this years Civic's are up for sale though if someone wants them - money will build new ones, else Dynamics will re-use them.

PDS · 23 Oct 2007, 18:45 (Ref:2049475)

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowen250

Quick question, is the Doyle entered Robertshaw racing Civic an old, or new shape car?

Mark Proctors car from 2005. http://www.stillphotography.co.uk/ga...6271w.jpg.html

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